The general manager of the Hotel El Embajador, one of the oldest in the Dominican Republic, announced the reopening is set for 1 September. The Occidental Hotel chain said it has invested US$6 million in the renovation. To be known in the future as Occidental El Embajador, the hotel will become "three hotels in one". Miguel Cabré explained to El Siglo newspaper that the second, third and fourth floor will cater to tourists. The fourth floor will have a special area catering to airline personnel, to be known as the Club Alas. The fifth and sixth floors are being converted into a special area for business travelers. The seventh and eight floor will house the Club Miguel Angel for VIP guests. The Occidental El Embajador has 291 rooms, most overlooking the Caribbean Sea or the lovely gardens of the Mirador del Sur Park. The hotel will also featured an expanded meetings area with a hall of 585 meters soon to be available.
